Managing Trails for

Security

DAVID G. DIONNE

Chief of Trails and Natural Areas

For

Washington COG Trails Symposium

January 30, 2008

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MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY

Build the trail in the community

and then

Build the community into the trail

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BUILDING the TRAIL in the

COMMUNITY

VISITOR SERVICES and PATROL

Visitor Services

‣ Public Information

I. Signs

II.

Brochures and Printed Materials

III.

Personal Contact

‣ Public Assistance

I. First Aid and Emergency Care

II.

Emergency Management and Assistance

III.

Routine Assistance

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BUILDING the TRAIL in the

COMMUNITY

VISITOR SERVICES and PATROL

Trail Patrol

• Enforcement of Rules and Regulations

• Standards for Patrol

• Methods

• Equipment

• Uniforms

• Radios

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BUILDING the COMMUNITY

Volunteers at AA County

Trails

into the TRAIL

• Youth Groups and

Scouts

• Gardeners

• Trailblazers

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BUILDING the TRAIL in the

COMMUNITY

MAINTENANCE

Chain of Command

Staffing

Tools and Equipment

Training

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BUILDING the TRAIL in the

COMMUNITY

MAINTENANCE

Grounds Maintenance

• Mowing

• Snow Removal

• Litter Control

• Tree Maintenance and

Removal

• Turf Care

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BUILDING the TRAIL in the

COMMUNITY

MAINTENANCE

Building Maintenance

• Housekeeping

• Repairs

• Rest Rooms

Vandalism Control